Leonard Duracane Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 10'6" Etched on the bottom of

Etched on the bottom of the buttcap

The grip is 6" long and done in a western profile

The front of the slipcases were opened when Hoagy signed the books

For sale here is a 1924 Abbey & Imbrie tackle catalog

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Leonard Duracane Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6 10'6" Etched on the bottom ofA nice Leonard Duracane fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #6 line. Serial number #3019. 3. 9 ounces. 1975 or 1976 manufacture date. Good used condition. The grip has been cleaned and the guides show a modest amount of wear. There is a small amount of brassing to the ferrules and hardware. Medium slow action could also use a #5 line to speed it up a bit. The cane is impregnated and is a wheat straw color in a three up node pattern. The wraps